Springfield Missouri is the home of the corporate headquarters of Bass Pro Shops and one of Missouri's biggest attractions, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the ultimate outlet for fishing, hunting, boating, golf, gifts, footwear and apparel.

The Springfield Cardinals, Springfield's very own double-A Texas affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, continue to entertain and amaze Springfield residents and visitors at Hammons Field, the Baseballparks.com 2005 Ballpark of the year.